RHC CEO Angela Brown contributed perspective to The St. Louis American’s recent article, “A new bill may restrict newly expanded Medicaid insurance.”
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion HelpLine for St. Louis City and County
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM), the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC), and Saint Louis University’s (SLU) Center for Health Law Studies, have partnered to pilot a Medicaid Expansion HelpLine to aid Missouri residents in Medicaid enrollment. The HelpLine consists of trained volunteers to help answer questions regarding qualifications, navigation of the application, and…
Read MoreMissouri Medicaid now available to low-income adults, but roll-out is slow
Angela Brown, CEO of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC), provided her feedback on the roll-out of Medicaid expansion for Missouri’s Gateway to Better Health patients in a recent article by Kaiser Health News. The article, “A tale of two Medicaid expansions: Oklahoma jumps in while Missouri lags“, was also published online by St….
Read MoreLegislative Spotlight: Senate Bill 64 – Legalizing Syringe Exchange Programs
The St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) strongly supports Senate Bill 64, which would allow any entity registered with the state to run syringe exchange programs.
Read MoreOpen Letter: St. Louis business community supports Medicaid expansion
The St. Louis Regional Health Commission has joined forces with business leaders across the region to encourage legislators to fully implement Medicaid expansion in Missouri in Fiscal Year 2022. Read the full editorial from Greater St. Louis, Inc. and see the full list of supporters on The Missouri Times. Photo: Missouri Times
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion Funding Talking Points
Urgent advocacy is needed on Medicaid expansion funding! Now that the budget bills are in the Missouri Senate, it is critical that Senators hear from their constituents in support of adding Medicaid Expansion funding back into House Bills 10 and 11 (the normal appropriations bills).
Read MoreMake Your Voice Heard: How to Submit Written Testimony
While testifying (giving your opinion on a bill) in-person right now might not feel safe because of COVID-19, you or your organization can still submit written testimony on a bill. Below we outline basic information about how to do just that. Submitting written testimony is easier than you might think!
Read MoreLegislative Spotlight: House Bill 367 – Expanding Physical Therapists’ Scope of Practice
How would HB 367 expand physical therapists’ scope of practice?
Read MoreMedicaid Expansion Advocates Hope for State Funding
Yesterday was a tough day for Missouri Medicaid expansion advocates. Medicaid expansion funding was not put back into the House’s budget. RHC CEO Angela Brown reflects on the news in this NBC News Article.
Read MoreThe April 6 Election is Next Week! Do You Have a Plan to Vote Safely?
Every election, you have the power to decide on people and policies that best represent the needs of your community. Elected officials are accountable to you.
Read MoreLegislative Spotlight: Medicaid Expansion Implementation
Over the past month, the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) has been celebrating some good news about public coverage options.
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